About Hornby Hobbies

Hornby Hobbies is in the business of building happiness. We want our products to bring you joy and create hours of contentment as you build your hobby world around them. Are you ready to start a model journey that will last a lifetime?

The Hornby Hobbies brands

We’ve got something for everyone to enjoy, from novices to enthusiasts, with household brand names including:

• Hornby
• Airfix
• CORGI
• Scalextric
• Pocher
• Humbrol
• Jouef
• Arnold
• Electrotren
• Lima
• Rivarossi

Hobbies that last a lifetime

One of the best things about the Hornby Hobbies brands is their broad appeal, effortlessly uniting young and old, men and women to create ever-lasting bonds.

It has been this way for over a century, since 1901 when Frank Hornby applied for his first patent for “Improvements in Toy or Educational Devices for Children and Young People”, which later became Meccano. The business quickly expanded to include Hornby-branded products until it was taken over in 1964 by Tri-ang.

Hornby became independent again in 1980 and over the years purchased many brands that are still under the Hornby Hobbies umbrella today, including Airfix, CORGI, Scalextric and Pocher. Phoenix Asset Management took over in 2017 and has been instrumental in turning the company into the portfolio of forward-thinking yet nostalgic brands that it covers today. All our brands remain at the forefront of their industry, striving to lead the way in innovation as they have done for over 100 years.

You’ll now find Hornby Hobbies brands online and in all good model shops around the world. You can join in the conversation via our social media channels, dedicated brand forums and in the comments sections of our thriving blogs. Join Hobby Rewards to get even more from your hobby and become part of toy communities in your area.

Your hobby isn’t just about what you buy, it’s about how you spend your time.